Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Assistants in the Chemistry Department are students who have excelled in their Chemistry classes and are interested in helping other students learn.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) primarily assist with course logistics (e.g. proctoring, grading). UTAs can support active learning in class if they have completed, or are actively enrolled in, CHM4942: Instructional Experiences for Undergraduate Chemistry.
Learning Assistants (LAs) provide support to students in courses that involve active learning (e.g. problem-solving sessions, flipped classroom, team-based learning, problem-based learning, etc.). All LAs are required to complete, or be actively enrolled in, CHM4942: Instructional Experiences for Undergraduate Chemistry.
Applications / Deadlines
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant applications are open on a rolling basis.
Learning Assistant applications are submitted through the Learning Assistant Alliance website. Create an account at: Learning Assistant Alliance now to receive updates.
Spring 2026 Deadlines
November 7, 2025 – LA applications open
November 21, 2025 – Deadline for LA applications & priority deadline for UTA applications
December 5, 2025 – Hiring begins
Summer 2026 Deadlines
March 27, 2026 – LA applications open (returning LAs only)
April 17, 2026 – Deadline for LA applications & priority deadline for UTA applications
April 24, 2026 – Hiring begins
Fall 2026 Deadlines
June 19, 2026 – LA applications open
July 10, 2026 – Deadline for LA applications & priority deadline for UTA applications
July 24, 2026 – Hiring begins
Questions?
Contact UTA / LA Coordinators
